Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 34m at 2:38 am (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:12 am (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Dec 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:038.24:491.87:113.27:444:18Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:104.912:368.25:512.67:421.97:454:17Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:525.51:088.36:543.48:170.67:464:17Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:126.31:418.47:544.28:55-0.77:474:17Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:167.22:168.48:504.99:35-1.87:484:16New Moon5Tue
6Wed5:117.92:538.49:445.510:17-2.57:494:16New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:028.53:348.310:395.911:01-2.87:504:16New Moon7Thu
8Fri6:528.84:188.011:376.211:47-2.77:514:16Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:428.95:067.512:426.27:524:16Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:328.95:586.912:35-2.21:576.17:534:16Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:228.86:586.21:24-1.43:275.67:544:16Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:108.78:095.52:15-0.45:054.97:554:16First Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:558.59:404.93:080.76:184.17:564:16First Quarter13Wed
14Thu11:368.311:534.74:031.97:093.27:574:16First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:118.15:033.07:462.37:584:16First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:515.212:397.96:084.08:161.57:584:16Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:105.91:037.77:144.98:410.87:594:17Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:076.71:267.68:155.59:070.28:004:17Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:537.31:517.59:095.99:34-0.38:004:18Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:327.72:207.49:586.210:02-0.78:014:18Full Moon20Wed
21Thu6:068.12:537.310:436.410:33-0.98:014:18Full Moon21Thu
22Fri6:388.33:277.211:276.511:07-1.18:024:19Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:098.44:037.012:126.58:024:20Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:408.54:406.81:026.48:024:20Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:138.55:216.512:20-0.91:566.28:034:21Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:468.56:126.11:00-0.62:535.88:034:22Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:218.57:215.61:42-0.13:515.28:034:22Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:558.58:465.12:260.64:454.48:034:23Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:298.410:244.83:131.55:353.48:034:24Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat11:038.44:062.66:212.28:034:25Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:255.011:38 AM8.45:073.77:040.98:034:26Waning Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449798)

Common Questions About Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA today?

Slack tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is approximately 4:25 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 87% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9449798. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9449798.

What is the moon phase in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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